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C2 BUJ

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,767 mi
Last recorded73,767 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 BUJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 73,767 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

near side front tyre close to inner wing on lock

Fail 10 Feb 2017 73,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

near side front tyre close to inner wing on lock

Pass 2 Aug 2013 72,417 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 72,417 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 72,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front suspension low

fuel cap seal pereshed

nearside rack gaiter pereshed

offside/nearside inner wing to bulkhead coroded

slight movement offside front hub assembly

Fail 23 Oct 2012 72,417 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel cap seal pereshed

offside front inner wing/door hinge coroded

Pass 11 Nov 2011 71,440 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

centre/rear exhaust mounting mising

offside rear tyre pereshed

slight play offside front hub assembly

Pass 2 Nov 2010 71,009 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 70,058 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to o/s inner wheel arch.

corrosion to rear o/s battery tray.

slight corrosion to rear subframe n/s and o/s.

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack arms.

Fail 11 Mar 2008 70,054 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to o/s inner wheel arch.

corrosion to rear o/s battery tray.

slight corrosion to rear subframe n/s and o/s.

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack arms.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 67,150 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?

Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
705
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,606
Steering rack gaiter split 3,328
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3,132
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,591
fog lamp not working 2,585
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C2 BUJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 51,029 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C2 BUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C2 BUJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 22 December 1987.

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